Librarian

Role overview

The University of Faisalabad is looking for a committed, tech-savvy librarian to oversee library collections, services, and day-to-day operations. This position supports teaching, learning, and research by ensuring reliable access to quality information resources, efficient library systems, and well-managed digital and print collections.

Key duties

• Deliver programs, services, and learning resources that encourage students to participate meaningfully in social issues and support their overall well-being.
• Contribute to university projects such as the digital library and distance learning initiatives.
• Take part in choosing, purchasing, arranging, and preserving books, journals, and other collection items.
• Manage access to both physical and electronic resources in an organized and user-friendly way.
• Create and maintain a system for classifying library materials so students can locate and use holdings easily.
• Keep library equipment, holdings, and related resources in safe, orderly, and well-maintained condition.
• Arrange books on shelves according to subject-based classification.
• Set up seating in a way that maintains a quiet environment for users.
• Keep shelves and books clean and in good condition.
• Carry out routine care and repair of library equipment.
• Maintain records of library holdings, acquisitions, student registrations, and book issue/consultation transactions.
• Check older or unused books, periodicals, and other materials and coordinate their removal when necessary.
• Enter card records and other data into computer systems.
• Maintain discipline in the library and track all book lending activity.
• Send reminders to students for overdue book returns.
• Administer fines for late returns as per the library's rules, including a per-day charge after the due date.

Requirements

• MPhil or Master’s degree in Library & Information Science, with a specialization in Library Automation.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

Additional information

The posting mentions that a fine is charged on a per-day basis for books returned after the due date, but the exact amount is not specified. The number of days after which the fine begins is also not provided.

Application note

Applications are to be submitted through the university career portal.